An office with a view
By Julie H. Case
Special to The Seattle Times
Review:
I actually thought this article was fairly balanced and informative. Profiles a Horizon Captain and includes links to the Northwest Aviation Conference. Talks about the pros and cons... reserves/lines, time off, working holidays, being away from home, etc... Definitely worth a read.
Excerpt:
The pay for pilots varies greatly and depends on such factors as experience, the airline, the type and size of the plane and the number of hours flown.
The median annual pay of commercial pilots was $53,870 in 2004, with most making from about $37,000 to $110,000, according to the most recent figures available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
But entry-level flying jobs could start as low as about $20,000 a year.
By Julie H. Case
Special to The Seattle Times
Review:
I actually thought this article was fairly balanced and informative. Profiles a Horizon Captain and includes links to the Northwest Aviation Conference. Talks about the pros and cons... reserves/lines, time off, working holidays, being away from home, etc... Definitely worth a read.
Excerpt:
The pay for pilots varies greatly and depends on such factors as experience, the airline, the type and size of the plane and the number of hours flown.
The median annual pay of commercial pilots was $53,870 in 2004, with most making from about $37,000 to $110,000, according to the most recent figures available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
But entry-level flying jobs could start as low as about $20,000 a year.
